Modern architecture using concrete and wood

These modern concrete and wood homes incorporate architecture and
design that relates
to the surrounding landscape.

Located on a steep slope, Carvalho Araujo
Architects designed a home that fits into the
limited space available but that takes advantage
of the surrounding landscape and a small stream
that runs along the property.

Taking advantage of the sharp drop, the new construction relates to the
land in a very spontaneous way, and allows the
homeowners a panoramic view of the beautiful
panorama that surrounds the site.

Access to the building is from
the upper level, from where the entire plot can
be viewed, while the lower level allows access
to the wide open natural spaces and course of a
natural river that forms a small pond.

To some, the interior spaces may appear
sterile, but the homeowners were not looking for a
conventional build, but rather spacious,
functional and multipurpose spaces where the
lines between leisure
and work are blurred.

Interior rooms feature high ceilings and
lofty dimensions throughout, while the concrete
construction is combined with warm wood elements
to soften the hard, austere look and put
the design in touch with its surroundings.

The kitchen and bathrooms continue the
concrete and wood theme of the construction.
The concrete slabs that make up the structure
were cast in wooden formwork, leaving behind
imprints of wood grain and allows an
almost seamless flow between concrete and wood.

Architects Besonias Almeida uses concrete and
wood to create a contemporary home located close
to the beach and surrounded by indigenous
vegetation and young trees.

Designed to accommodate a family of three,
the spec was to build a home with open spaces
and a communal atmosphere. The rooms allow
seamless flow between indoors and outdoors for
full enjoyment of the surrounding area.

ABOVE: The front
exterior is fitted with an arrangement up
upright timber beams that offer both privacy and
shade.

The structure incorporates a central
courtyard, with all individual sections
connected by a wooden ramp shaded by a concrete
pergola that offers shade during the day time.

The open plan living area features a visually
integrated kitchen, dining area and living
space. The home also incorporates three
bedrooms, one with private bathroom and dressing
room.